The 2023 Hey Neighbour Festival South Africa is loaded with superstar talent: Francois van Coke, Mi Casa, Jack Parow, Sauti Sol, Shekhinah, and Anatii are among the new names added to the glittering performers who will perform at the multi-layered music fest’s scenic location at the Legends Adventure Farm in Pretoria.
These music acts will join the previously announced high profile lineup of Kendrick Lamar, The Chainsmokers (Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall), Khalid, Swedish House Mafia (Sebastian Ingrosso, Steve Angello, and Axwell), and H.E.R.
Presented by Glen 21 Entertainment, Hey Neighbour Fest is a three-day music festival coming to South Africa from December 8 – December 10, 2023. It offers an irresistible blend of musical styles and genres, and along with the lineup, the most exciting DJs are also on the set: DBN Gogo, Shimza, Kabza De Small, and the legendary DJ Maphorisa.
Again, on the curated list of artists who will perform at this one of the biggest music events expected to happen this year in South Africa are the Afrikaans Rock band Die Heuwels Fantasties, Vula Mlomo hitmaker Musa Keys, Nasty C, songstress cum dancer Tyla, rapper Duckwrth, Uncle Waffles, meditative Electroacoustic music group GoodLuck Live and singer-songwriter James Vickery. Check out precise dates of performances;
Hey Neighbour Festival Calendar 2023
See all Hey Neighbour Fest dates and performances from your favorite artists. Remember, it will start on December 8, 2023, and end on December 10, at Legends Adventure Farm in South Africa’s Pretoria;
Friday, December 8
Opening the bill on the first day of Hey Neighbour Fest are musicians;
* The Chainsmokers
* Khalid
* Die Heuwels Fantasties
* GoodLuck Live
* Uncle Waffles
* Sauti Sol
* Nasty C
* Tyla
* Duckwrth
* Young Stunna
* Black Motion
* Majozi
* DJ Zinhle
* YoungstaCPT
* Jeremy Loops
* Dan Duminy
* Max Hurrel
* Tyler ICU
Saturday, December 9
Kendrick Lamar will perform on December 9th at Hey Neighbour Fest 2023.
On the second day of the Hey Neighbour Festival SA, the most prominent placement that will entertain the attendees is Pulitzer Prize recipient American rapper Kendrick Lamar. On that day, also expect performances from;
* Rema
* Anatii
* Nothing but Thieves (Rock band)
* Blxckie
* Jack Parow
* Shekhinah
* Musa Keys
* Kabza De Small
* DJ Maphorisa
* Shimza
* Desmond & The Tutus
* TxC
* Sho Madjozi
* Focalistic (South African rapper)
* Plastics (Band)
* Zakes Bantwini
Sunday, December 10
These musical artists will provide a fitting conclusion to Hey Neighbour Festival on its curtain call;
* Swedish House Mafia
* H.E.R.
H.E.R, born Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson, will perform on the last day of Hey Neighbour Fest SA.
* James Vickery
* Francois van Coke
* Mi Casa
* JZyNO
* Major League DJz (Amapiano duo)
* Daliwonga
* Monark (Musical band)
* A-Reece
* Prime Circle (Rock band)
* MÖRDA
* Uncle Partytime
* Mafikizolo
* Elaine
* Jamie-Lee Sexton
* Kelvin Momo
* DBN Gogo
Hey Neighbour Festival: Ticketing
All over 18s are being invited to South Africa’s biggest touring celebrity music festival, and Phase 2 Hey Neighbour tickets are now on sale at www.ticketpros.co.za. The available tickets are a 3-day Hey Neighbour Festival Weekend Pass, which costs R4,199 for General Admission Festival Pass and R5,199 for VIP Festival Pass.
Bomet University College (BUC), or colloquially Bomet University, is among a set of public universities in Kenya that transforms lives through undergraduate education founded in theory and influenced by industry practices and demands.
Located in Bomet town, Bomet University has been of transformative impact on society at large owing to its affordable professional degree programs since its establishment as a public university through Legal Notice Number 145 of July 27, 2017, after admitting its first cohort of Government Sponsored Students in August 2016.
Its parent university is Moi University, meaning that Bomet University is under its direct management in crucial education offerings like faculties and courses as its constituent college. Which courses does Bomet University College offer? At what cost?
Bomet University degree courses and cost of study in 2023
Bomet University degree courses and cost of study in 2023
The new academic year will begin in less than two weeks, and Bomet University has already sent out admission letters to its new students instructing them to report on September 4, 2023. These are students who received calling letters after applying through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS).
This year, Bomet University offered 22 undergraduate courses, which the incoming high school graduates picked out a favorite to pursue as per what they envision in life as careers. If you are looking forward to joining Bomet University earlier next month, it is better to know what you will pay as your fees.
Here are each degree course at BUC and fees for the whole Academic Year 2023/2024:
No.
Degree courses offered at Bomet University
Tuition fees for 2023
1
Bachelor of Arts
Ksh153,000
2
Bachelor of Education Arts
Ksh183,600
3
Bachelor of Business Management
Ksh183,600
4
Bachelor of Education (Special Needs Education)
Ksh244,800
5
Bachelor of Science (Applied Statistics with Computing)
Ksh244,800
6
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health
Ksh275,400
7
Bachelor of Science (Human Resource Management)
Ksh183,600
8
Bachelor of Arts (With Education)
Ksh153,000
9
Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Economics & Resource Management)
Ksh275,400
10
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
Ksh153,000
11
Bachelor of Arts (Geography)
Ksh153,000
12
Bachelor of Science (Entrepreneurship Studies)
Ksh183,600
13
Bachelor of Arts (Kiswahili)
Ksh153,000
14
Bachelor of Education (Guidance and Counselling)
Ksh183,600
15
Bachelor of Science (Project Planning and Management)
Ksh183,600
16
Bachelor of Science (Counselling Psychology)
Ksh153,000
17
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Extension and Education
Ksh275,400
18
Bachelor of Science (Communication and Public Relations)
Ksh204,000
19
Bachelor of Science (Strategic Management)
Ksh183,600
20
Bachelor of Education (Arts – Business Studies)
Ksh183,600
21
Bachelor of Arts (Penology, Correction, and Administration)
Ksh153,000
22
Bachelor of Arts (Economics)
Ksh183,600
Bomet University College also offers diploma courses in its TVET program. These are; Diploma in Business Management and Diploma in Human Resource Management, whose fees are Ksh144,000, and Diploma in Public Relations for Ksh132,600.
How many students study at Bomet University College?
The total enrollment at Bomet University in 2023 is 2,236 students, excluding the 1,953 new undergraduate learners set to join on September 4, 2023. In the upcoming academic year ending 2024, BUC will enroll a thousand more students than the 907 who joined in the 2022/2023 schooling year.
What is the ranking of Bomet University?
Thanks to its high academic standards, achieved through creative teaching and student-focused learning, Bomet University College is known for helping dreamers become doers. For this, it is recognized nationally and ranks 26th out of 100 higher learning institutions in Kenya, according to Ranking Web of Universities.
BUC has outshined other old and prestigious universities like Zetech, Riara, and Chuka Universities in the ranking.
Who is the Vice Chancellor of Bomet University?
Prof Anne Kisaka Nangulu – Principal, Bomet University College.
Bomet University College is headed by Prof Anne Kisaka Nangulu, the Principal. As a constituent college of Moi University, Moi University retains control and administration of BUC; thus, MU’s Vice Chancellor, Prof Isaac Sanga Kosgey, presides over all its satellite campuses and colleges as President.
Credit Co-operatives make it simple to get affordable loans for starting a business, covering an emergency, hospital bills, and other uses. Furthermore, its savings accounts encourage saving for the future and rainy days that require financial remedy.
If you are living in Kiambu County and its environs and you have less than perfect credit, joining a Sacco – a Savings and Credit Co-operative – will help you repair your financial situation not only because it promotes access to loans of lower interest rates than banks but also gives free wealth guidance to help you get into the savings habit and gain other healthy money management skills.
Unlike traditional banks, Saccos are not-for-profit financial institutions whose control is centered primarily on members who are the decision-makers on the type of products it should offer and its binding terms. This unlocks financial accessibility to all who have signed up as members to become shareholders of the Sacco.
In Kenya, the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) is the government body that plays the oversight function of Saccos by law. SASRA licenses all Saccos, both Deposit-Taking and Non-Deposit Taking, in the country.
Deposit-Taking Saccos are those that accept cash deposits from members, give out loans, and have other financial products, including checking and savings accounts. On the other hand, Non-Deposit Taking Saccos are much of loan-only entities that take deposits but do not accept withdrawals unless you take a loan or exit the Sacco.
SASRA advises that: “Members of the public are encouraged to confirm the status of any Sacco Society before transacting any business with such Sacco Society.”
All licensed Saccos in Kiambu County (2023)
These are the Deposit-Taking Saccos approved by Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) to operate in Kiambu;
No.
Name of the licensed Sacco
Physical location in Kiambu
1
Ammar Sacco Society Ltd
Pushpa Plaza, Thika
2
Azima Sacco Society Ltd
Azima Sacco Plaza, Wabera Street, Thika
3
Dimkes DT Sacco Society Ltd
Bishop Magwa House, Kiambu town
4
Fariji Sacco Society Ltd
Diplomat House, Githunguri
5
Fundilima Sacco Society Ltd
Fedha House, Juja
6
GDC Sacco Society Ltd
GDC Sacco Plaza, Githunguri
7
Good Faith Sacco Society Ltd
Kiwa House, Uplands, Nyambari
8
Jacaranda Sacco Society Ltd
Finance House, Ruiru
9
Joinas Sacco Society Ltd
Kanja House, Banana Hill town
10
K-Unity Sacco Society Ltd
Mapa House, Kiambu town
11
NRS Sacco Society Ltd
62-Ondiri Building, Kikuyu
12
Orient Sacco Society Ltd
Former CDF Offices, Thika
13
TAI Sacco Society Ltd
TAI Plaza, Githunguri
The above table shows all thirteen licensed DT Saccos in Kiambu County, where you can borrow, deposit, and save money for long-term financial well-being. Before you go, check out also the SASRA-certified Sacco Societies in Meru County:
Lawmakers have opened investigations into the internet currency Worldcoin (WLD) a few weeks after the Ministry of Interior and National Administration suspended its activities on August 2, 2023.
Following privacy concerns raised by several parliamentary officers under the leadership of Speaker Moses Wetangu’la on their August 15 Sitting, the Members of Parliament agreed on forming a 15-member inquiry team to probe the operations and risks of the iris-scanning crypto venture that processed sensitive biometric data on an unknown number of Kenyans for a token of Ksh7,000.
A decision was made that the MPs who will sit in the joint committee to examine the Worldcoin project would be picked from three Departmental Committees; Administration and Internal Security, Communication, Information and Innovation, and Tourism and Wildlife, and the position of chair selected by the Speaker.
Now, in the latest development from the Parliament, Speaker Wetangu’la said, “Each of the three Committees has nominated five Members from their respective memberships,” and Narok West MP Gabriel Tongoyo will lead its inquiry as its Chair to unearth the authenticity and legality of the project.
The Administration and Internal Security Committee nominated Lari MP Mburu Kahangara, Women Representative for Elgeyo Marakwet Caroline Ng’elechei, Peter Kaluma of Homabay Town Constituency, and Sara Korere (MP Laikipia North).
On its side, the Departmental Committee on Communication, Information, and Innovation nominated its Chair, John Kiarie (MP Dagoretti South), Tetu MP Geoffrey Wandeto, Keiyo South legislator Gideon Kimaiyo, Shakeel Shabbir of Kisumu East, and nominated MP Irene Mayaka.
The Tourism and Wildlife Committee selected its Chairperson, MP Kareke Mbiuki of Maara Constituency, MP Geoffrey Ruku of Mbeere North, Dr. Edwin Gichuki (Mathioya), Ruweida Obo of Lamu East Constituency, and Innocent Maino Mugabe of Likuyani as their representatives in Worldcoin investigations.
Speaker Wetangu’la nominated three other lawmakers who will take part in the probe but won’t have a right to vote on the committee matters: “Considering the nominations from the Committees and in consultation with the House leadership, I have co-opted MPs Gitonga Mukunji (Manyatta), Umulkher Harun Mohamed (Nominated) and Fredrick Ikana (Shinyalu).”
This special committee will engage other relevant departments, ministries, and other government agencies like the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) and come up with a report latest on September 28, 2023.
It is painful when you wake up one day and find a person telling you to get out of your home in which you have lived for over three decades, not even via notice reading ‘vacate the premises’ or a court order but an individual literally ordering you to leave with immediate effect because that is not your land. Imagine that. Painful, right? But what if it is a result of your actions?
When officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) unit arrested an elderly man of Indian descent on August 19, 2023, concerning a Lavington land case, Kenyans online sparked outrage, raising fears of predatory land grabs and threw all the blame and curses to private land developers and greedy moneyed government officials, a notorious group of land speculators with a history of eyeing even cemetery lands and swamps to build flats.
The DCI arrested Mahesh Kumar Bhatti based on a complaint from Munir Ahmed Chaundri, a 75-year-old Kenyan who lives in the UK. The Lavington land under contestation here is a registered prime parcel of 209/7771/2. What is the story behind this piece of land?
Based on Chaundri’s revelations and DCI investigations, which have been on since the case was reported on February 28 this year, here is what you need to know about the Lavington land case:
On July 21, 1971, Chaundri and a man identified as Malkiat Singh Assi (deceased) pooled funds and bought a 0.3132-hectare land in Lavington. After six years, in 1977, the registration of this property was completed, and these two buyers got land evidence records and titles. The original Land Registration number was 209/7771, and Chaundri and Malkiat owned it as joint tenants.
In Kenya, Joint Tenancy is guided by Section 102 of the Registered Land Act Chapter 300 and applies where property is held in two or more names. It vests equal ownership interests, rights, and obligations to the people listed as possessors, giving a special right of survivorship whereby when one passes on, the property belongs to the surviving ones.
After 17 years, On July 25, 1988, Chaundri and Malkiat decided to subdivide their jointly owned property, and after getting approval from the defunct Nairobi City Council, the original 209/7771 Lavington land underwent subdivision process to birth two plots of Land Registration No. 209/7771/1 and 209/7771/2.
The first lot, 209/7771/1, measuring 0.1569 hectares, was then sold to TM AM Construction Group Africa, a company owned by Baldev Bhatti, the father to Mahesh Kumar Bhatti, whose wife is Anita Bhatti, who says they have been occupying the whole land for close to 30 years.
Chaundri furnished the DCI with the plot sale agreement between him and the 74-year-old Mahesh’s father (Baldev) dated December 18, 1987. The second patch of land of LR number 209/7771/2 remained under Chaundri and Malkiat’s name, but later on, Baldev wanted to purchase it almost immediately after buying 209/7771/1.
However, he changed his mind in a letter of cancellation on March 11, 1989, a letter of reference number PJP/989/2, written by lawyer Pramod Patel. So, Baldev remained in his land while the other remained unoccupied as the two owners, Chaundri and Malkiat, were engaged in activities that mostly kept them outside the country.
In August 2006, Malkiat came to Kenya and held talks with Baldev if he would purchase the 209/7771/2 land, but he rejected the offer. Nonetheless, they agreed to construct a perimeter wall covering those two plots as one and a permanent gate for security purposes using TM AM Construction Group. It was a success.
Through the years, Malkiat’s life reached its natural conclusion, and because of the previous Joint Tenancy agreement in which his wife was the nominated heir, Chaundri and Kamla Assi became the owners of the Lavington land.
Why was the family evicted from their Lavington land?
Chaundri has been visiting the 209/7771/2 Lavington land, but in February 2023, he was denied access and rushed to the DCI, where he provided all land ownership evidence and filed a complaint against Mahesh, who claims they own the entire land, leading to his arrest.
In the same February, armed with the original title deed, Chaundri registered a power of attorney In the Ministry of Lands, which gave one Bashir Abdul Reheman powers to act on his behalf as an agent or attorney-in-fact.
Chaundri and Reheman partnered for joint investment, and the Lavington land was put forward as Chaundri’s part of the investment in their business deal. So, with the power of attorney, Reheman carried out the evacuation of Mahesh’s family.
Malkiat’s wife, Kamla Assi, was interviewed and gave her part of the story, confirming Chaundri’s accounts. She also provided the death certificate of her husband and their marriage certificate.
Chaundri and Kamla have been making timely payments of land rates as legitimate owners of Lavington land. The DCI proved their case and moved to question the occupants who should be lawfully occupying 209/7771/1 and not 209/7771/2.
Established in 1999, Zetech University is a private university located along Thika Road in Ruiru, that started as a small Information Technology college but has grown and evolved to push the boundaries of knowledge on topics that range from Communication, Teaching, Finance, and more through its specialized 21 undergraduate courses.
The university took its name from Zenith – which means the highest point in the sky, and Technologies because it offered IT-oriented courses. In 2014, Zetech University management had an interest in elevating the then-college to a higher learning institution. With respect to the Universities Act of 2012 and the University Regulations of 2014, they applied to the Commission for University Education (CUE) for the authority to establish a university.
Zetech received the Letter of Interim Authority in that year (2014) after receiving a go-ahead from CUE, and it continued to develop its physical facilities and academic resources until August 2022, when it was granted a Charter as Zetech University.
Since then, this modern private university has made a place among the top academic institutions in Kenya. Find out what it takes to study at Zetech University:
Zetech University degree programs, academic requirements, and cost of study 2023
Zetech’s undergraduate students have the opportunity to pursue any of its 21 courses provided they meet the described requirements as described in the sections below.
N/B: The stated costs are billed in the first year’s Student Account Statement for the 1st Academic Year that starts in September 2023.
1. Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science
Zetech University offers a degree in Actuarial Science, a study that employs mathematical data, functional business components, and technology in assessing the risks associated with financial systems like pension plans and insurance.
To study this undergraduate course at Zetech, you must meet these requirements;
* Minimum of C+ in your KCSE
* Minimum of C+ in the core subjects Mathematics and English
* Meet the cut-off point of 19.914
* Cost of study: Ksh142,600
2. Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Computer Science degree at Zetech University teaches students the fundamentals of computation and skills to create future technology.
To enroll in this undergraduate program, you must;
* Have a minimum of C+ in KCSE
* Have a C plain and above in Mathematics, English, and Physics/Physical Science
* Meet the cut-off mark of 18.638
* Cost of study: Ksh142,600
3. Bachelor of Commerce
This program of study at Zetech University prepares students to be productive human resources in today’s competitive business world.
To be admitted to undertake this degree at Zetech, you must meet these minimum requirements;
* Have a KCSE grade of C+ and above
* In the core subjects Mathematics and English/Kiswahili, you must have a C Plain or equivalent at O level and or A level
* Meet the cut-off mark of 21.444
* Hold a recognized Diploma with a minimum of C- in KCSE
* Bachelor of Commerce at Zetech Uni costs Ksh130,600
4. Bachelor of Education Arts
Zetech’s degree in Education Arts is an interdisciplinary program that prepares learners to be teachers and educators for secondary schools.
To join and do Education Arts at Zetech University, you must satisfy these entry requirements;
* Have a minimum grade of C+ in KCSE
* Have a C+ and above in Mathematics and English
* Meet the 22.358 cut-off mark
* May have relevant KNEC Diploma
* Bachelor of Education Arts fee of Ksh104,300
5. Bachelor of Business Administration and Management
Zetech University Business Administration program offers high-level training in management and finance, preparing students for various lead roles in companies. To pursue this course, ensure you meet these requirements;
* You must have a minimum of C+ in KCSE
* A minimum of C in Mathematics and English
* Meet the cut-off mark of 21.444
* Pay the Ksh130,600 fee for Year 1
6. Bachelor of Journalism
At Zetech University, Bachelor of Journalism course lies in the School Of ICT, Media & Engineering in the Department of Media Arts and Design. Here students are taught the evolution and the changing state of mass media and production to keep up with the accelerated pace of the Communications and Public Relations sectors.
To study this undergraduate program, you must have a C+ and above in KCSE with a minimum of C+ (Plus) in English, Kiswahili, or its equivalent. Zetech University fees for the Journalism degree for September Intake 2023 is Ksh142,600, and the cut-off mark is 22.916.
7. Bachelor of Economics and Statistics
Graduates from Zetech University’s School Of Business & Economics who pursue Bachelor of Economics and Statistics matriculate with the ability to critically analyze the concepts of scarcity, comparative advantage, marginal analysis, opportunity cost, efficiency, and equity implications to become major policymakers at various economic models in a company or a country.
But before joining Zetech for this undergraduate program, here are the requirements to meet;
* Must have a KCSE mean grade of C+ and above
* Must have a minimum score of a C+ in Mathematics and English
* Satisfy the entry cut-off mark of 19.914
* Pay the requisite fee of Ksh130,600
8. Bachelor Of Science In Hospitality And Tourism Management
By studying Hospitality and Tourism Management course at Zetech University, you learn about industry dynamics and insights to gain knowledge for application in real challenges. It prepares you for a successful and fulfilling career in the local and international hospitality industries.
To secure a slot at Zetech University for a degree in Hospitality And Tourism Management, you must;
* Have a minimum grade of C+ in KCSE
* Have a C Plain in either English, Kiswahili, or a foreign language, a C in one Biological Science, and also Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics
* Meet the cut-off mark of 24.231
* Pay the required First Year fee of Ksh142,600
9. Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
With the expansion of mobile technologies, a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from Zetech may easily land you a job in Kenya because of the rising demand for skilled professionals who can manage information systems and solve technological problems.
To study this course, you must have a C+ and above in KCSE and a C Plain in Mathematics, English, and Kiswahili and meet the 18.638 cut-off mark. Zetech University fees for a Bsc in IT is Ksh142,600 for new students who will enroll in the September Intake 2023.
10. Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with Technology
Many mobile applications are under development. You never know what comes tomorrow. Just like AI. A Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with Technology from Zetech holds practical value when it comes to behavior analysis to develop psychologically user-friendly applications that are in line with the working of the human mind and behavior.
It also prepares you for other related disciplines and careers. With this degree, you can be a rehabilitation specialist, mental health expert, psychiatrist, and more. To study it at Zetech University, you must have a mean grade of C+ in KCSE and meet the cut-off mark of 22.916 in the cluster subjects. The cost of studying BPSY at Zetech is Ksh130,600.
Other Zetech University undergraduate courses and fees
No.
Zetech degree course
Fees 2023
11
Bachelor of Business Information Technology
Ksh142,600
12
Bachelor of Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
Ksh130,600
13
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy
Ksh130,600
14
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Mathematics
Ksh142,600
15
Bachelor of Science in Media and Digital Communication
Ksh142,600
16
Bachelor of Accounting and Finance
Ksh130,600
17
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Applied Physics
Ksh142,600
18
Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering
Ksh142,600
19
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with Technology
Sacco is the short form of Savings and Credit Co-operative Society. When they are many, they are Saccos. These are nonprofit financial organizations, similar to credit unions in operations, which work towards the financial well-being of their members by offering slightly cheap conditions on their loan products than traditional banks.
When comparing Saccos and banks, they are similar in some functionalities as they both offer a variety of deposit accounts, high-yield savings accounts, loans, credit accounts, and even checking accounts, with a number of them giving ATM and debit cards to their members.
However, Saccos differ from banks in that they are categorized as nonprofit financial institutions, investing back a significant portion of interests earned from loans into the products they offer or pay as dividends to members, unlike banks which invest their interests elsewhere, for example, in real estate and government security and give profits to shareholders.
Since Saccos are owned by members, some Saccos accept membership from only a category of people; for instance, for the United Nations DT Sacco, only the staff of United Nations Agencies, Diplomatic Missions, and their immediate family members can join, but there are Saccos which welcomes everybody to join as long as you meet the laid out eligibility requirements.
To join a Sacco in Kenya, you need a National ID card or passport, KRA PIN, passport-sized photograph, and an opening deposit which varies from one credit union to another. These Saccos are licensed by the government agency Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA), the regulator of all the Deposit Taking and Specified Non-Deposit Taking Sacco Societies in Kenya.
If you want to be a member of these Saccos and you are in Nairobi, ensure you join a SASRA-licensed Sacco to guarantee the safety of your deposit and benefit from reasonable interest rates as a member:
Which Saccos are licensed by SASRA in Nairobi? (2023)
These are depoit-taking Saccos in Nairobi which received an operational license from the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority for a period starting from January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023:
No.
Name of the licensed Sacco
Physical location in Nairobi
1
Afya Sacco Society Ltd
Afya Centre, Tom Mboya Street
2
Airports Sacco Society Ltd
Airports Sacco Building, JKIA
3
Ardhi Sacco Society Ltd
Survey of Kenya Field HQ, off Thika Road
4
Asili Sacco Society Ltd
Asili Co-op Centre, Ngara
5
Chai Sacco Society Ltd
KTDA Plaza, Moi Avenue
6
Chuna Sacco Society Ltd
Engineering Department UON, Harry Thuku Road
7
Defence Sacco Society Ltd
Department of Defence HQ, Hurlingham
8
Elimu Sacco Society Ltd
Elimu House, Mubiru Road, South B
9
Harambee Sacco Society Ltd
Harambee Co-op Plaza, Haile Selassie Avenue
10
Hazina Sacco Society Ltd
Hazina Sacco Place, Kibera Road
11
Jamii Sacco Society Ltd
Jamii Sacco Court, South B
12
Kencream Sacco Society Ltd
Creamery House, Dakar Road
13
Kenpipe Sacco Society Ltd
Kenpipe Plaza, Industrial Area
14
Kenversity Sacco Society Ltd
Kenversity Plaza, Kahawa Sukari
15
Kenya Bankers Sacco Society Ltd
Kenya Bankers Sacco Centre, 3rd Ngong Avenue
16
Kenya National Police DT Sacco Society Ltd
Kenya Police Sacco Plaza, Ngara Road
17
Kimisitu Sacco Society Ltd
AEA Plaza, Valley Road
18
Kingdom Sacco Society Ltd
Empower House, Githurai 45
19
Magereza Sacco Society Ltd
Mageso Chambers 1st floor, Moi Avenue
20
Maisha Bora Sacco Society Ltd
Unilever Kenya Office, Industrial Area
21
Metropolitan National Sacco Society Ltd
Chai House, Koinange Street
22
Mwalimu National Sacco Society Ltd
Mwalimu Towers, Upperhill
23
Mwito Sacco Society Ltd
Mwito House, Desai Road
24
Nacico Sacco Society Ltd
Nacico Plaza, Landhies Road
25
Nafasi DT Sacco Society Ltd
NCPB Nairobi Grain silos Complex, Donholm
26
Nation DT Sacco Society Ltd
1st floor Cambrian Building, Moi Avenue
27
NSSF Sacco Society Ltd
Social Security House, Bishops Road
28
Nyati Sacco Society Ltd
Odyssey Plaza, South B
29
Safaricom Sacco Society Ltd
Safaricom Care Centre, Westlands
30
Sheria Sacco Society Ltd
Sheria Sacco House, Matumbato Close
31
Shirika DT Sacco Society Ltd
Shirika Co-op House, Kipande-Ngara Road
32
Shoppers Sacco Society Ltd
Nature House, Tom Mboya Street
33
Stima DT Sacco Society Ltd
Stima Sacco Plaza, Parklands
34
Strategic Urembo Sacco Society Ltd
Lunga Lunga Square, Industrial Area
35
Taqwa Sacco Society Ltd
Jamia Plaza, Kigali Street
36
Telepost Sacco Society Ltd
Nairobi City Square Post Office
37
Tembo Sacco Society Ltd
Tembo Sacco Complex, Garden Estate Road, Ruaraka
38
Ufanisi DT Sacco Society Ltd
Development House, Moi Avenue
39
Ukristo Na Ufanisi wa Anglicana Sacco Society Ltd
ACK Emmanuel Church, Riruta
40
Ukulima Sacco Society Ltd
Ukulima Co-operative House, Nairobi City Centre
41
Unaitas Sacco Society Ltd
Cardinal Otunga Plaza, Kaunda Street
42
Ushuru Sacco Society Ltd
Ushuru Sacco Centre, Kilimani
43
United Nations Sacco Society Ltd
UN Sacco Building, Gigiri
44
Wana-anga Sacco Society Ltd
Meteorological HQ, Ngong Road
45
Wanandege Sacco Society Ltd
Wanandege Plaza, Embakasi
46
Waumini Sacco Society Ltd
Applewood Adams Building, Adams Arcade
SASRA: The table above shows the 46 licensed deposit-taking Saccos in Nairobi as of 2023.
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Recruitment for the 2023/2024 cycle will be starting this August, on the 28th, and to many civilians who want to serve the country as preservers of peace and security, it is time to live up to their dream by turning up at various KDF Recruitment Centers when the day arrives.
But there is this aspect of running. That which is feared the most and discourages many from participating in any military recruitment. How many kilometers do KDF recruits run on recruitment day? Why is it so important? Vice Chief of the Defence Forces (VCDF) Lieutenant General Jonah Mwangi answers;
In an interview on JKL Live at Citizen TV, Lt Gen Mwangi, who is also the Vice-Chancellor of National Defence University-Kenya, said that in a service where physical abilities are essential for effectiveness and survivability, potential KDF soldiers should be able to run at least 5km on the day of recruitment to demonstrate military fitness.
“You need to be physically and medically fit, and some of the challenges, particularly those that are underlying will be detected better if you are subjected to physical exercise. It is very important. Some people don’t even know that they have pre-existing conditions until they undergo that five-kilometer run,” Lt Gen Mwangi said while cautioning those having serious health issues from going for KDF Recruitment because “it will lead to disaster.”
While commenting on why the Kenya Defence Forces check the teeth before one is considered for recruitment, yet they are not going to bite the enemy in defense, Lt Gen Mwangi explained that those in KDF training programs are prone to some dental accidents and those with weak teeth might lose some, forcing for hospital admission when supposed to be training to defend the country.
However, there are some special considerations: “We realized that there are areas in this country where water has high fluoride content. Therefore you will have people with low to medium teeth discoloration and those that are severe. Low to medium can be looked at, but if you have severe discoloration, it is an indication that you have a problem with bone structure and thus prone to those accidents,” he stated.
To join KDF as a man, you must be standing at a minimum height of 1.60m (5ft 3in) and 1.52m (5ft) for women. Also, prospective military personnel must weigh above 54.55kg (males), and the females’ weight requirement is 50kg.
The Vice Chief of the Defence Forces says that these body composition standards show the suitability of a recruit to stand weight-based training before serving in the military service.
Lt Gen Jonah Mwangi joined the KDF as an Officer Cadet on May 14, 1982, was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant on April 14, 1983, and got posted to the Kenya Army Artillery as a Command Post Officer. In a journey of endurance and patience, he disclosed that it took him nearly 40 years to scale the ranks of Lieutenant, Captain, Lieutenant Colonel, Colonel, Brigadier, and Major General to become a Lieutenant General.
The National Assembly Public Investments Committee (PIC) on Governance and Education conducted a visit to Maseno University as part of its inquiry into a report by the Auditor General, tabled in Parliament on July 5, 2023.
Led by Bumula MP Wamboka Wanami Jack Nelson, the parliamentary officers were at Maseno University on August 15 in a procedural obligation to scrutinize its infrastructure projects after the public spending watchdog Office of the Auditor-General sounded alarm, citing a likelihood of profiteering pricing in its construction costs.
“The focal points of the inquiry revolve around the construction of a sewerage system and the effective use of a substantial 500 million Kenyan shilling loan secured for the construction of hostels and a tuition block. With the intention of unraveling the complexities surrounding these projects,” PIC on Governance and Education said in a statement.
Wamboka, who is the Chairperson of that committee, directed the university’s management, headed by Vice Chancellor Prof Julius Omondi Nyabundi, to release all financial documents for all phases of the construction projects under assessment. He also directed a constitution of a team of quantity surveyors, architects, and other professionals who will look into the presented documentary evidence for material errors and compliance.
Nyabundi Hostels at Maseno University
These efforts, according to Wamboka, are aimed at combating corruption cases at institutions of higher learning in Kenya which is to blame for distorting economic incentives, undermining their day-to-day smooth running.
“The inspection visit at Maseno University epitomizes the dedication of the Committee to uphold transparency, promote responsible resource utilization, and foster a culture of effective oversight within the realm of higher education.” He said.
Further, the Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education will also put other queries lack of ethnic diversity in the university and operational discrepancies within its Procurement Department in the spotlight of investigation.
The members of PIC Governance and Education are in the Nyanza Region for a week and will be checking with other institutions, among them Kisumu National Polytechnic, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University, and Ramogi Institute of Advanced Technology.
Mumble about university fees around a parent or a guardian with a student expected to enroll in any of the institutions of higher learning in Kenya, and you are liable to cause severe emotional distress, anxiety, and frustration.
University fees are rising in Kenya more than they have in decades or probably a half-century after the government introduced a new funding model in which the allocation of resources is reportedly strategically designed to help students that need it most by providing up to 100% financial support.
Many national universities have increased their tuition and admission fees by over double if you look at the average Ksh40,000 – Ksh50,000 cost of joining a public university in the past three years or so and the now premium averaging Ksh200,000. In the whole case, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT) or Dedan Kimathi University, which has its main campus 6 km from Nyeri town, is no exception.
High school graduates who are looking forward to starting their campus time at Dedan Kimathi University in the oncoming September 2023 semester will pay a cheap of Ksh172,800 for Business and Commerce related degrees and a high of Ksh340,000 for Bachelor of Science in Nursing Science – the most expensive undergraduate course at DeKUT in the 2023/2024 intake.
The cost of studying at Dedan Kimathi University (courses + fees)
Take a look at the following Dedan Kimathi University of Technology course offerings and fees for first years joining for the 2023/2024 Academic Year:
No.
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology degree courses 2024
First Year degree cost
1
Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science
Ksh230,400
2
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry
Ksh230,400
3
Bachelor of Science in Geology
Ksh230,400
4
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Ksh230,400
5
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Ksh316,800
6
Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Ksh316,800
7
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Ksh316,800
8
Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology
Ksh259,200
9
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Science
Ksh340,000
10
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
Ksh172,800
11
Bachelor of Business Administration
Ksh172,800
12
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
Ksh259,200
13
Bachelor of Science (Telecommunication and Information Engineering)
Ksh316,800
14
Bachelor of Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality Management
Ksh212,000
15
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Ksh230,400
16
Bachelor of Science in Mechatronic Engineering
Ksh316,800
17
Bachelor of Business Information Technology
Ksh192,000
18
Bachelor of Purchasing & Supplies Management
Ksh172,800
19
Bachelor of Education in Technology (Mechanical Engineering)
Ksh230,400
20
Bachelor of Education in Technology (Electrical & Electronic Engineering)
Ksh230,400
21
Bachelor of Education in Technology (Civil Engineering)
Ksh230,400
22
Bachelor of Technology in Building Construction
Ksh288,000
23
Bachelor of Science in Leather Technology
Ksh230,400
24
Bachelor of Science in Polymer Chemistry
Ksh230,400
25
Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering)
Ksh316,800
26
Bachelor of Science in Geomatics and Geospatial Information Systems
Ksh316,800
27
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Modelling Processes
Ksh230,400
28
Bachelor of Science in Geospatial Information Science and Remote Sensing
Ksh316,800
Several education stakeholders and leaders criticized the high university fees in Kenya, with a section of opposition leaders saying that it stands in the way of rising enrollment witnessed in the past years and at a time when there is a lack of wage growth among many parents who are supposed to cover for the tuition costs.
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